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LaMelo Ball Cleared to Play, Returns to Hornets’ Starting Lineup vs. Raptors

Charlotte enters Toronto short-handed, with four regulars unavailable.

Overview

  • The Hornets removed Ball from the injury report for Monday and listed him available to face Toronto.
  • He is expected to start at 7:30 p.m. ET, with streaming on the FanDuel Sports Network.
  • The guard recently returned on a minutes limit versus Milwaukee and produced a double-double after a five-game absence for a right ankle impingement.
  • Brandon Miller and Josh Green remain out with left shoulder injuries, Grant Williams continues to recover from a right knee issue, and rookie Liam McNeeley is unavailable due to illness.
  • Ball enters the matchup averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists, a profile Charlotte leans on against the Raptors’ physical defense.